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The sermon examines the cycle of sin and judgment in the book of Judges, focusing on the rise of Jephthah as a leader after Israel's repentance from idolatry. It highlights the distinction between mere confession and true repentance, noting that God waited for the Israelites to remove their idols before delivering them from the Ammonites. The central theological tension arises from Jephthah's foolish vow to sacrifice the first thing that greeted him, resulting in the tragic death of his daughter, which serves as a warning against rash oaths. The narrative also addresses the subsequent civil conflict with the tribe of Ephraim, illustrating how internal strife and tribal jealousy can lead to devastating violence.

Jesus in Psalm 64 verse 5-6 Jesus said the Old Testament was about Him. John 5:39, Luke 24:27, 24:44

The sermon explores the multifaceted role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, emphasizing the necessity of staying spiritually attuned to His voice. It distinguishes the Holy Spirit's authentic communication, described as an unction or pressure, from the confusion caused by unclean spirits, urging believers to test all spirits against Scripture. The message highlights that the Spirit speaks to believers by guiding them into truth, speaks for them by interceding with unutterable groanings, and speaks with them by directing their actions and witness. Furthermore, it asserts that the Spirit speaks in believers, empowering them to proclaim the gospel and stand firm in confrontation. The overarching intent is to encourage a posture of humble obedience and reliance on the Spirit's leading rather than human understanding or self-reliance.

This is lesson 4 from the Life of Elisha, "From Test to Testimony." In this story from 2 Kings 4,, the widow of a man of God is in debt and in danger of losing her children to servanthood. She cries out to the Prophet Elisha, as she seeks God's help. God answers her in an amazing way and she goes from a test from God to testimony for God. Are you seeing God meet your needs by His miraculous power? Are we as His people seeing Him do more than we ask? God is able. Are we faithful? May God be glorified to likewise give us a great testimony as we go through a test of our faith.

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 208 The Glorious Weight of Ministry: Method 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 #morningreflections #evangelism #discipleship #churchplanting #missions

Join Pastor Brookside Baptist Pastor Mark Widmer as he interviews missionaries from their annual Brookside Missionary Conference. This time it's missionary Jim Wright.

"The devil has seldom done a more clever thing, than hinting to the Church that part of their mission is to provide entertainment for the people, with a view to winning them…" This quote is cited from a pastor, who is well known – but from when and where? Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we focus with our guest, Brad Lindsey (Hymns for Life) on the subject of the influence of CCM (Christian Contemporary Music) in and upon the churches on the present day, and find out who made this most interesting statement...